Look at these!

These are cards that I swapped with some fellow demonstrators. The challenge was to create a card using a color combination that included Crushed Curry - one of the new In Colors. Here are four of the cards.
The first one was created by Judy Trigg. Judy used Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, and Really Rust with the Crushed Curry.That cordoroy button sure sets that flower off doesn't it? And she layered two ribbons together in a great combination.

















This next card was created by Nancy Ferb. Nancy used Rich Razzleberry and Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper with the Crushed Curry. That's a large brad for the flower center on her card.

















For my card, I didn't do much stamping, but used two of my oval punches and my white gel pen for the faux stitching. My color combo was: Kraft, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, and Old Olive with the Crushed Curry.

















My final card for today's posting was created by Shari Ball. The pheasant is embossed and then Shari used Handsome Hunter with the Crushed Curry. That Top Note Die makes such a nice layering technique.

















Thank you ladies, for some great samples!

P.S. I also got a card from Mary Elliott - she used the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set with Night of Navy and Crushed Curry. Unfortunately, my scanner kept seeing it as black and white which doesn't look anything at all like the card. So my apologies to Mary for not including her card here.

Note Card Kits

Would you like to have a supply of note cards for tuck ins? This note card kit will supply you with a baker’s dozen of cards and envelopes to finish in a short amount of time. Here is what you will get with this kit:
• 3 Elegant notes with envelopes (see page 168)
• 3 Fresh-cut notes with envelopes (see page 168)
• 4 note cards with envelopes (see page 168)
• 3 Pendant notes with envelope (see page 168)
• Designer Series Paper to embellish these cards
• Ribbons to add that special touch
• 3 phrase stamps to express your sentiments
The cost for this kit is $10.95 (plus $5 postage if you need me to mail it to you). But hurry – there are only 5 kits available. Contact me today!

Designer Series Paper Club Details

Have you looked at all the fabulous designer papers in the NEW 2009-2010 catalog? Do you want it all? That will cost you over $175 (plus tax). I don’t know about you, but that wouldn’t leave much in my checkbook to purchase some of the new stamp sets I want. So join the Designer Paper Club. You will receive a 6 x 6 square of each of these designs:
Nouveau Chic page 160
Cottage Wall page 160
Merry Moments page 160
Autumn Traditions page 160
Cast-A-Spell page 161
Tall Tales page 161
Kaleidoscope page 161
Patterns DSP – Bermuda Bay page 161
Patterns DSP –Crushed Curry page 161
Patterns DSP –Dusty Durango page 161
Patterns DSP –Melon Mambo page 161
Patterns DSP –Rich Razzleberry page 161
Patterns DSP –Soft Suede page 161
Razzleberry Lemonade page 162
Holiday Lounge page 162
Thoroughly Modern page 163
Each of packet (96 - 6 x 6 squares) will be $22 shipping to you would be an additional $5. I need 8 people to join this club. As soon as I have enough for 8 packets, I will place the order and let you know when you can expect to see your packet(s). Contact me ASAP.

It's August Already

Yes, August is here. I'm still not sure what happened to July. It seems like I was just celebrating the 4th of July and now it's already the 5th of August. I guess all the back to school sales is a pretty good clue that summer is almost over.

Here is another card I made recently using the Things I Love stamp set along with Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, and Dusty Durango cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade designer series paper, and a touch of Soft Suede ribbon. I also used the scallop circle, 1 1/4", and Eyelet border punches.



Speaking of Designer Series Papers - I will again be doing a DSP Club - details to be posted tomorrow. This was such a big hit with the last catalog I just knew I had to do it again! I will also be posting the details on a Notecard Kit that I will be offering during August.

I'm still here

Yes, I"m still here. I've just been extremely busy. Last week Tuesday, hubby went back to work following his recovery from surgery. The very next day, our son and his family arrived from Maine. And to top it all off, I started a new job on Thursday. The job is only 2 days a week, so I will still have plenty of time to stamp.
Here are a couple cards I have created this past week. The first one is using the new Circle Circus stamp set along with In Color colors, ribbon and Designer Series Paper.
This next card uses more of the In Colors along with the Things I Love stamp set.













And of course, I just have to share a picture of all the grandchildren together.
Kristen is 5, Nathan is 7, Nicholas is 6, and Nolan is 10.